Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working with our Belfast client to recruit a new full time and permanent Sea Freight Forwarder
The company specialise in supply chain and intermodal freight transport solutions and the core business services are freight management, warehousing, the transportation of dangerous goods and the repatriation of human remains.
As part of the sea freight team, you will be responsible for arranging freight shipments from beginning to close, including: booking acceptance, arranging with shipping line, processing customs, creating documentation, follow up and invoicing, whilst providing first class customer service throughout.
Duties
Providing exceptional customer service to clients across Ireland
Liaising with overseas agents to manage consolidation of inbound LCL containers
Managing inbound customs clearance through Irish and UK customs systems
Arranging unstuffing and delivery throughout Ireland
Requirements
Excellent customer service skills
2 years` experience in freight forwarding. It would be preferable to have sea freight forwarding experience
Preferable - inbound customs clearance experience (3rd country)
Criteria
Preferably 2 years sea freight forwarding experience
Additional experience in LCL handling preferred
Experience in inbound and outbound customs processes required
Ongoing training provided in LCL and general sea freight forwarding
Benefits
Salary dependent on experience
Enrolment in company pension scheme
20 days paid holidays per year plus stat. days
Extra days annual leave based on length of service
Annual Bonus payment
Extensive training
Part of an experienced, committed team
Opportunity to get involved in NI children`s hospice charity events
Team bonding nights including a space on site for socialising.
Salary will be based on background
Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link
Back to searchSea Freight Forwarder
Brook Street UK
Posted a month ago, valid for 12 hours
Belfast, County Antrim BT1 5GA, Northern Ireland
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- Salary: Dependent on experience
- Experience required: 2 years in freight forwarding
- Full time and permanent Sea Freight Forwarder position available
- Responsibilities include arranging freight shipments, managing customs, and providing customer service
- Benefits include pension scheme, paid holidays, annual bonus, and extensive training
